Jamaican Getaway

Jamaica is one of the Caribbean islands located in the Caribbean sea. It is a beautiful island and the home of the late Jamaican reggae single and writer “Bob Marley” the legend!!! While I was in Jamaica, I wanted to have a taste of the rural area, urban area and a taste of the ocean life. I was not sure how this was going to happen, but somehow, I made it happen. Now, I would take you through my experience around Jamaica.

Life by the Ocean

One of my favorite places to be in, is by the ocean. Life by the ocean is so peaceful, relaxing and beautiful. I can not resist the view! The sound of the ocean, the soft white sand, the movement of the palm tress and turquoise water. You can never go wrong with this! While I was in Jamaica, I spent some time in Ocho Rios. Ocho Rios is a port town in Jamaica. A lot of tourist tend to visit the area as there are a lot of actives and beaches to enjoy. The town was formerly a fishing village, but now it is a resort with several hotels, beaches and it is a cruise ship harbor. Several cruise lines stop at Ocho Rios when they arrive Jamaica. While I was there, I went to a private beach called “Bamboo Beach Club”. As a private beach, you get to enjoy your own privacy, with a few people on the beach, music playing, someone assigned to your table in terms of ordering food and drinks, free beach chairs and many more. While on Bamboo Beach, one can get a massage at a cost, do a lot shopping to get some Jamaican rum or souvenir, attend a day or half day shore tour, a tour to Dunn’s river fall and many more. Looking at the photos below, you can tell I spent a lot of time on the beach. It is always an exciting time for me!

Visit to Bob Marley Museum

Bob Marley Museum is the former home and recording studio of reggae Bob Marley. The museum is located at 59 Hope Street, Kingston 6, Jamaica. The museum is among the most popular attractions in all of Jamaica. My experience at the museum was phenomenal and fascinating. I got to see a glimpse of Bob Marley’s life. Although no photos were allowed to be taken inside of the museum, some of the things I got to see where his gold and platinum records, his sound proof record studio which his sons still use till date, his award, his favorite guitar still resting beside his bed, bullet holes in the wall from a failed 1976 assassination attempt at his home, some of his clothes and favorite jean jacket framed hanging on the wall, and many more. At some point, the tour became emotional and I felt like he was there with us. He’s such a Legend!!! And he lived a great simply life. ⁣⁣
In the Museum, there’s a cafe it’s called the One Love Café which has many of Marley’s favorite dishes. ⁣Would definitely recommend this!

Exploring Kingston & Spanish Twon

When I first arrived Jamaica, I attended a family celebration in Downtown, Kingston. It sort of reminded me of back home (Nigeria). With motor cycles everywhere, most people driving fast, the looks of the streets and the environment in general. Kingston is known to be the capital of Jamaica. When I was in Kingston, I was able to explore the Bob Marley Museum, the famous Devon House, the emancipation park and the Nigerian consulate. I had the privilege to meet with the Nigerian High Commissioner – Mrs Janet Olisa. While in Devon House, I got to taste the famous Devon ice cream, explore the store around the environment and got a view of the Devon house (as shown in the first photo below)

Strawberry Hill Resort

This has to be my second favorite place in Jamaica after the beach. Strawberry Hill Resort. It is located on the Blue Mountains in Jamaica. This is where the sun and skies kiss. This is paradise!! As a fan of nature, I fell in love with this place. This is a Luxury Cliff-side Resort with an awesome view. The Resort is considered one of the best vacation resorts in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica. From every point, you get to have comfort and picturesque views of your mountainside. It is Phenomenal!!! I got to try the Jamaican oxtail and it was delicious.